High dividend ETF popularity remains unabated? The trading volume of 00919 and 00878 reveals the market truth, experts analyze the fill-in dividend strategy.

Despite the recent reductions in dividends for high-dividend ETFs like 00919 and 00878, there are voices in the market suggesting that "high-yield ETFs are losing their luster." However, actual trading data tells a different story. Just look at the Trading Volume, and you can see that 00919 firmly holds the title of ETF trading king with an average daily volume of 86,000 shares, while 00878 ranks third with 68,000 shares. These figures clearly indicate that high-yield ETFs are still highly sought after by dividend investors.

I observed an interesting phenomenon: among the top ten popular ETFs, there is only one active ETF, "Yuanta Taiwan Strong Stocks," on the list. Doesn't this clearly tell us that high-yield products are still favored by investors?

Dividend Distribution Schedule and Filling Status

00919 will go ex-dividend on September 16, distributing a dividend of 0.54 per share, with the last buy date being September 15. Based on the current share price of 21.53, the single dividend yield is approximately 2.5%, and the annualized dividend yield can still maintain around 10%, which is quite substantial. Meanwhile, 00878 has already gone ex-dividend on August 18, with a third-quarter dividend of 0.4, distributed on September 11, but the current share price of 20.72 has not yet filled the dividend.

To be honest, what I fear the most when buying ETFs is buying at a high point and then encountering a situation where there are no dividends, which is truly a double blow!

Should I continue to hold if I haven't filled in the interest?

This may be the most tangled issue for many dividend investors. I agree with the perspective of financial blogger Sun Tai, who believes that the focus of high dividend ETF investment should shift from "high dividend distribution" to "ability to fill dividends." A decrease in single dividend distribution does not indicate a change in long-term trends; it merely reflects market conditions and short-term earnings adjustments.

"The core of investing in high-dividend ETFs is long-term stable cash flow, rather than a one-time dividend amount." This statement truly captures the essence of investing. Aren't we pursuing stable passive income?

Why have high-yield ETFs recently underperformed the market?

The recent rise in the Taiwan stock market is mainly driven by technology stocks, while high-yield ETFs usually contain more traditional and financial stocks, leading to a naturally lagging short-term performance. However, for dividend investors, the key is whether they can consistently fill dividends and follow the overall market trend, as this is the true value of ETFs in diversifying risk.

I personally believe that these stage-specific performance differences actually provide better layout opportunities. When technology stocks soar, traditional industries are often undervalued, isn't this the perfect time for stock accumulation?

What to do if you bought at a high point?

If you unfortunately buy at a relatively high point, you can gradually reduce costs by relying on multiple dividends. Even if there are no dividends filled in the short term, as long as the long-term trend remains unchanged, there will still be opportunities in the future to fill all the gaps at once. Investing requires patience; being too eager to see results can lead to making wrong decisions.

I often think that instead of worrying about short-term fluctuations, it's better to focus on long-term cash flow returns. After all, the appeal of high-yield ETFs lies in their ability to provide a stable source of income, rather than short-term price differences.